This video is from circa 2003 and is still worth a watch. It’s a great introduction to the art of type design for the non-initiated.
Type Design on CBS Sunday Morning
July 9th, 2010 No Comments
Tags: cbs sunday morning · fonts · type · video
Interviews with Great Graphic Designers
May 19th, 2010 1 Comment
Saul Bass on Making Money vs. Quality Work
Paul Rand Interview (1 of 3)
“People don’t understand how or why a logo is designed… People think that the important thing about a logo is that it illustrates what the business does, or what it represents - which is nonsense.”
-Paul Rand
Paul Rand Interview (2 of 3)
“These things look […]
Tags: abc · career · interview · logo · money · paul rand · sagmeister · saul bass · stefan safmeister · ups · video
Rory Sutherland: Life lessons from an ad man
October 16th, 2009 No Comments
Sorry to post two TED videos in a row, but this one is just too good not to share. Self-proclaimed “ad-man” Rory Sutherland takes us on a humorous journey and shows us some examples of how perceived value works and why it is under utilized in today’s society.
Tags: Advertising · rory sutherland · TED · video
Stefan Sagmeister: The Power of Time Off
October 7th, 2009 No Comments
Living legend and graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister shuts down his studio in New York City for one year every seven years. During this period he and his staff travel and spend time working on projects of a personal nature. In this TED speech Sagmeister explains that the time off has led to innovation not only […]
Tags: graphic designers · rockstars · Stefan Sagmeister · TED · video
Graphic Design Mistakes According to 20/20
August 21st, 2009 1 Comment
Yes, this video is several years old, never the less I was just turned on to it and would like to share it with you here.
It’s always fun to see graphic design mentioned in popular culture since it’s normally an invisible profession. John Stossel, from television’s 20/20, takes a brief moment away from scarring […]
Tags: 20/20 · comic sans · graphic design · jessica helfand · john stossel · paul rand · video · winterhouse
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